
Elyria Christian’s Grace Prescott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Caleb Froese By Angela Brunk As she steps into her final basketball season, Grace Prescott, a senior point guard at Elyria Christian High

Maize South’s Reece Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Reece Pauly, a versatile guard/forward for Maize South High School, this basketball season is all about growth, grit, and reaching new

Emporia’s Marley Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk Emporia High School senior Marley Sewell has made her mark both on and off the softball field. As a 12th-grade outfielder for

Wichita to Host Kansas’ First USA Judo National Competition in 2026
For the first time in history, Kansas will host a USA Judo national championship event, and it’s Wichita, which was recently named the Best Sports-Event Host

Emporia’s Yzabel Ultreras – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Yzabel Ultreras has carved out her place both on and off the softball field. A

Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role

McPherson’s Manny Morales – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bluestem Pace
By Hayden Swope Manny Morales of McPherson has some high expectations for the season, including a goal that every team strides to complete. The first

McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
By Blake Chadwick For McPherson senior Maryn Sandbo, tennis has been about far more than just matches—it’s been about representing one of the state’s premier

Minneapolis’ Wyatt Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Minneapolis’ three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line, senior Wyatt Griffin is excited to play his last season of football with

Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
By Matt Browning Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson has always had an agricultural background, so being involved in FFA was seamless transition. I’ve been involved in FFA

Salina South’s Sophie Daily – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Hayden Swope Salina South’s Sophie Daily spent the time leading up to the season preparing for all the new things coming at her and

Southeast of Saline’s Jacob Bircher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Cooper Chadwick Southeast of Saline senior Jacob Bircher, has been putting in work all offseason to prepare for the season. Last season, Bircher placed












